While normally we wouldn't take a Fox News poll seriously, today we'll make an exception and offer our whole-hearted congratulations to George Bush as he hits a new low. Fox has him at 33% approval, with Republicans defecting in droves. With numbers like this, why do centrist Democrats continue to support his screwball policies?

In particular, why is the junior Senator from New York joining in the rush to war with Iran? When the President mumbles that "all options are on the table," including the nuclear option, it is the responsiblity of sane people to stand up and say NO. As RJ Eskow noted, " It will increase terrorism against us and spark a wider Holy War that will last for generations. Yet she's prepared to take that risk to increase her electoral chances. Is there no end to her cynical ambition?"

Yet even as a political gambit, her stance makes no sense. Bush is losing popularity daily, especially among Republicans. Emulating his hawkish stance is not a ticket to popularity and cross-over support. So what could explain it? Rational people want to know.